{"id":392,"date":"2025-02-20T19:56:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T19:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/?p=392"},"modified":"2025-04-10T20:03:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T20:03:00","slug":"what-should-i-do-if-i-lose-my-invisalign-aligner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kramerdmd.com\/blog\/what-should-i-do-if-i-lose-my-invisalign-aligner\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Do If I Lose My Invisalign Aligner?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the biggest perks about wearing Invisalign<\/a> aligners is that because they\u2019re clear, they\u2019re extremely discreet. In fact, from a distance it may be difficult to even tell you\u2019re wearing them. But unfortunately, their nearly invisible appearance also means it can be easier to lose them when they\u2019re not in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what you should do if you lose an aligner, and how to reduce your risk of it happening again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u201cI Lost My Invisalign Aligner. Now what?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you accidentally misplace or damage your Invisalign aligner, the first thing to remember is that there\u2019s no need to panic. Next, retrace your steps. If you\u2019ve recently eaten, check the area where you were sitting, the trash (sometimes they accidentally get thrown away with napkins or other debris), and on the ground around where you last were. If you still cannot locate it, call your dentist and explain the situation. He will likely offer a few solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n